1978 Buick Skylark Shocks and Struts

Essential 1978 Buick Skylark Shocks and Struts

Monroe – OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber (Part No.5896)

OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber

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$56.99
Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe® OESpectrum® passenger car shock absorbers provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.

Product Features:
  • REDUCED NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS — Twin Technology Active Control System delivers exceptional control under most driving conditions while isolating impact-related noise, vibration and harshness
  • EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Full displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes while the larger bore provides more efficient damping control to provide consistency and a smooth ride
  • CONTROL AND DURABILITY — Fluon-banded piston provides consistent sealing between piston and pressure tube for better control and increased durability
  • CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
  • IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas-charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration and shock fade
  • Nitrogen Gas Charged: For improved ride and handling, helps maintain tire to road contact by reducing aeration – on most applications
  • 1/2 inch Diameter Piston Rod: Nitrocarburized rod for long service life. On non-dust shield units only.
  • Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.
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KYB – High Pressure Monotube Gas Shock for Cars and Trucks (Part No.KG5504)

High Pressure Monotube Gas Shock for Cars and Trucks

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$79.99
Product Features:
  • Adds up to 25% more damping performance over original equipment shocks
  • Components and valving designed specifically for classic GM cars
  • High gas pressure design provides instant, extra control
  • Monotube design outperforms all other standard shock absorbers
  • Unique, air-free, hydraulic unit eliminates performance fade
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Monroe – Gas-Matic Passenger Car Shock Absorber (Part No.55802)

Gas-Matic Passenger Car Shock Absorber

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$44.99
Monroe® Gas-Matic passenger car shock absorber are gas charged and provide improved control at an economical price.

Product Features:
  • Available for import and domestic passenger cars
  • Gas-charged unit
  • Improved handling and control
  • Economical OE replacement
  • Meets OE product specifications
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Lakewood – Drag Shock-70/30:GM (Rear) (Part No.40310)

Drag Shock-70/30:GM (Rear)

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$104.99
The best all-round choice for vehicles with leaf or coil springs. Properly loads rear wheels to prevent over-reaction and wheel hop.

Product Features:
  • Excellent Weight Transfer
  • Lets Front End Down Quickly
  • Maximum Traction
  • Makes Vehicle Safer
  • Easier Control At End Of Track
  • Better Overall Stability
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MOOG – Leaf Spring Shackle Bushing (Part No.K6560)

Leaf Spring Shackle Bushing

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$36.99
By constantly introducing design enhancements that extend product life and simplify installation and replacement, MOOG has earned its reputation as the chassis industry’s Problem Solver.

Product Features:
  • Easy to install
  • Restores like-new steering and handling
  • Engineered to provide long life and dependability
  • Construction and design validated by MOOG engineers
  • Incorporates proven design and engineering features
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Monroe – Gas-Matic LT Shock Absorber (Part No.59301)

Gas-Matic LT Shock Absorber

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$36.49
Gas-charged shock absorber that provides improved vehicle control for today’s light trucks, vans, full-size picks-ups and 4×4’s at an economical price.

Product Features:
  • Available for import and domestic trucks, vans, full-size pick-ups and 4×4’s
  • Gas-charged unit
  • Improved handling and control
  • Economical OE replacement
  • Meets OE product specifications
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KYB – High Pressure Monotube Gas Shock (Part No.KG4515)

High Pressure Monotube Gas Shock

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$72.99
Product Features:
  • Adds up to 25% more damping performance over original equipment shocks
  • Components and valving designed specifically for classic cars
  • High gas pressure design provides instant, extra control
  • Monotube design outperforms all other standard shock absorbers
  • Unique, air-free, hydraulic unit eliminates performance fade
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Suncore – Complete Strut Assem (Part No.55S11531)

Complete Strut Assem

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$134.99
Complete Strut Assem

Lakewood – Drag Shock-90/10:Ford/GM/Mopar (Part No.40101)

Drag Shock-90/10:Ford/GM/Mopar

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$99.19
Drag Shock-90/10:Ford/GM/Mopar

Lakewood – Drag Shock-70/30:GM (Part No.40120)

Drag Shock-70/30:GM

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$104.99
The best all-round choice for vehicles with leaf or coil springs. Properly loads rear wheels to prevent over-reaction and wheel hop.

Product Features:
  • Excellent Weight Transfer
  • Lets Front End Down Quickly
  • Maximum Traction
  • Makes Vehicle Safer
  • Easier Control At End Of Track
  • Better Overall Stability
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MOOG – Strut Bellows (Part No.K90463)

Strut Bellows

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$16.99
By constantly introducing design enhancements that extend product life and simplify installation and replacement, MOOG has earned its reputation as the chassis industry’s Problem Solver.

Product Features:
  • Easy to install
  • Restores like-new steering and handling
  • Construction and design validated by MOOG engineers
  • Engineered to meet or exceed OE requirements
  • Incorporates proven design and engineering features
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Monroe – Shock-Mate Shock Absorber Boot Kit (Part No.SA1998)

Shock-Mate Shock Absorber Boot Kit

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$13.29
Monroe® Shock-Mate® Shock Absorber Boot Kits are universal replacement shock boots use to protect the shock’s piston rod from dirt, mud and other contaminants – protecting the life of your shocks.

Product Features:
  • Protects the shock’s piston rod from damage
  • Universal design for easy installation
  • Tie-strap included for a secure fit
  • Constructed from high quality urethane for maximum durability
  • Multiple color choices available
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Sachs – Strut Bump Stop (Part No.L3036238476SAC)

Strut Bump Stop

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$26.57
SACHS Service Kits replace the Original Equipment boot kits and bump stops providing protection to the piston rod preventing damage and prohibiting rust.

Product Features:
  • SACHS Service Kits help to prolong the life and performance of the shock or strut.
  • Always replace your Service kits in pairs.
  • Are built with design and quality that matches or exceeds OE quality
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Driveworks – Strut Bellow (Part No.DW-K90463)

Strut Bellow

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$7.99
Driveworks Shock Mount, Suspension Strut Bellows

Product Features:
  • Designed to meet or exceeds OE performance specifications
  • Durable neoprene rubber
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MOOG – Strut Bellows (Part No.K90462)

Strut Bellows

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$35.99
By constantly introducing design enhancements that extend product life and simplify installation and replacement, MOOG has earned its reputation as the chassis industry’s Problem Solver.

Product Features:
  • Easy to install
  • Restores like-new steering and handling
  • Construction and design validated by MOOG engineers
  • Engineered to meet or exceed OE requirements
  • Incorporates proven design and engineering features
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Monroe – Shock-Mate Shock Absorber Boot Kit (Part No.SA1997)

Shock-Mate Shock Absorber Boot Kit

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$13.99
Monroe® Shock-Mate® Shock Absorber Boot Kits are universal replacement shock boots use to protect the shock’s piston rod from dirt, mud and other contaminants – protecting the life of your shocks.

Product Features:
  • Protects the shock’s piston rod from damage
  • Universal design for easy installation
  • Tie-strap included for a secure fit
  • Constructed from high quality urethane for maximum durability
  • Multiple color choices available
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KYB – Jounce Bumper and Bellows (Part No.SB104)

Jounce Bumper and Bellows

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$25.49
KYB Strut Boot Kits keep your struts protected from dirt, dust, sand, salt and other road debris. These harmful elements cause abrasive wear to the polished shaft, upper seal and bushing. KYB Strut Boot Kits prevent these contaminants from entering the strut by covering the entire strut shaft in a highly durable plastic bellows. This can easily extend the life of the strut. The KYB Strut Boot Kit includes a poly foam travel-limiting bumper. Its designed to protect the strut from bottoming out and protects other components from extreme movement damage.

Product Features:
  • Superior Quality Boot Helps Protect The Strut Shaft From Leak-Causing Dirt And Debris
  • Poly Foam Bumper Prevents The Strut From Bottoming Out
  • Built With Design And Quality That Matches Or Exceeds One
  • Protects The Upper Seal And Bushing
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Monroe – Strut-Mate Strut Boot Kit (Part No.63622)

Strut-Mate Strut Boot Kit

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$27.99
Designed to protect the strut, the Monroe® Strut-Mate® Boot Kit is the perfect replacement for a damaged jounce bumper or boot. Heavy-duty construction and unique design features make it the ideal choice for maximum rod protection and improved strut life.

Product Features:
  • REPLACES DAMAGED JOUNCE BUMPER OR BOOT — Avoid premature strut failure by replacing missing or damaged strut components
  • PROTECTS PISTON ROD — Protects piston rod finish from rust and corrosion and helps reduce oil leakage
  • KEEPS MOISTURE AND DIRT OUT — Self-draining design eliminates retention of moisture and other unwanted debris
  • ENHANCES STRUT LIFE — Delivers protection from severe suspension movement to improve strut durability
  • PERFECT PAIRING — Ideal match to protect strut rods, replace all worn strut components with quality Monroe struts (sold separately) for a complete four-corner ride control upgrade
  • EASY TO INSTALL — Direct fit OE replacement with firm friction connection that helps keep the boot in place
  • BUILT TO LAST — Soft-entry jounce bumper made of closed cell, micro-cellular urethane for maximum durability and to help reduce severe impacts
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Energy Suspension – Control Arm Bump Stop Set (Part No.3.9102R)

Control Arm Bump Stop Set

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$14.99
Energy Suspension performance bump stops help cushion a collapsing suspension, preventing bottoming-out and expensive vehicle damage. Hyper-Flex performance polyurethane bump stops for control arms, traction bars, leaf springs, etc. are guaranteed to last longer and operate more efficiently than original rubber stops. The smaller, general purpose bullet shaped snubber is ideal for control arms. the low profile button head is for use when clearance is limited. Our large competition race style bump stops smooth out compression better and have a large reinforced metal plate welded to the mounting plate and molded-in. Each style is specially designed for a perfect and custom fit and each style has it’s own durometer, hardness, characteristics. Energy’s wide selection of bump stops are available in red or black color.

Product Features:
  • Made of Superior Hyper-Flex+ Material
  • Helps Prevent Damage to Control Arm
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1978 Buick Skylark Shocks and Struts

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1978 Buick Skylark. Maybe you just need a couple of Shocks and Struts. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 15 different Shocks and Struts in our inventory ranging from $13.29 to $104.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1978 Buick Skylark running smoothly.

Shocks and Struts are only as good as their brand. We stock 5 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1978 Buick Skylark. Monroe, KYB, and Lakewood are just some of the brands we stock. Search for brands you know or compare prices and reviews to help you decide!

We know you’ll find the perfect Shocks and Struts for your 1978 Buick Skylark, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 616 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Leaf Spring Shackle Bushing with 4.5 stars and High Pressure Monotube Gas Shock with 4.0 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Shocks and Struts to keep your 1978 Buick Skylark rolling for years to come, look no further. Shop online and have your products shipped direct to your door, or pick up at the nearest Advance Auto Parts location today!

Shocks and Struts Brands To Make Your 1978 Buick Skylark Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1978 Buick Skylark demands trusted brand parts and products to keep it running. Many trusted brands of Shocks and Struts make up Advance Auto Parts’ inventory, and all are ready to help make your Skylark the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Shocks and Struts brands and parts.

Popular Lakewood Shocks and Struts

We carry Lakewood parts in our stock across Rear Shock and Struts categories, plus more. For a 1978 Buick Skylark, our most popular Lakewood Shocks and Struts include:
Drag Shock-70/30:GM (Rear)
from $104.99
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Drag Shock-70/30:GM (Rear)
Rear Shock and Struts

FAQs for 1978 Buick Skylark Shocks and Struts

What are the most purchased Shocks and Struts for the 1978 Buick Skylark?

Out of 15 Shocks and Struts for the 1978 Buick Skylark, the most popular in our inventory are:
Gas-Matic LT Shock Absorber
from $36.49
(5)
Gas-Matic LT Shock Absorber
Front Shock and Struts
Gas-Matic Passenger Car Shock Absorber
from $47.99
(2)
Gas-Matic Passenger Car Shock Absorber
Front Shock and Struts
OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber
from $57.99
(7)
OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber
Front Shock and Struts

What are the top-rated 1978 Buick Skylark Shocks and Struts?

Top-rated Shocks and Struts for your 1978 Buick Skylark based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Leaf Spring Shackle Bushing
from $36.99
(2)
Leaf Spring Shackle Bushing
“Best bushings”
High Pressure Monotube Gas Shock
from $72.99
(1)
High Pressure Monotube Gas Shock
“I think they are some of the best shocks out there. I have’nt installed them on my Town car yet,but I am sure they will do a great job controlling tha”
OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber
from $53.99
(1)
OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber
“I’d spend a lil more for something that’ll last I had em on rear of 70 nova for around 2 years and probably didn’t drive 5000 miles if that and only d”